Match Report
| Watford | Watford |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Julian Deane | J. Deane |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Marc Banks | M. Banks | |||||||||
| Dominic Mcallister | D. Mcallister |  | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 |  | Anton Nordwald | A. Nordwald | |||||||||
| Glynn Bowyer | G. Bowyer | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Leon Goldberg | L. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Dale Jeffers | D. Jeffers | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Andy Best | A. Best | |||||||||
| Des Konchesky | D. Konchesky | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 53 | | Teddy Williamson | T. Williamson | |||||||||
| Nigel Lumsdon | N. Lumsdon | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Mervin Cooper | M. Cooper | |||||||||
| Mick Green | M. Green | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Henry Cutler | H. Cutler | |||||||||
| Tommy Shaw | T. Shaw | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 |  | Yori Nakajima | Y. Nakajima | |||||||||
| Arthur Mortensen | A. Mortensen | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 |  | Joao Castro | J. Castro | |||||||||
| Mehdi Petit | M. Petit |  | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | David Simonsen | D. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Emile Sherwood | E. Sherwood | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Del Batty | D. Batty | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicarage Road where Watford play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,523 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Watford are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Nigel Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood threads the ball through to Arthur Mortensen but he's offside!
6.19
0-0Henry Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Deane who gathers it comfortably.
8.51
0-0Leon Goldberg passes the ball forward to Teddy Williamson. Teddy Williamson makes a simple pass to David Simonsen. David Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Joao Castro. Joao Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.11
0-1Andy Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Cooper. Mervin Cooper knocks the ball forward to Del Batty. Del Batty plays a perfect one-two with David Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Del Batty takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Julian Deane has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.39
0-1Nigel Lumsdon comes in with a late challenge on Henry Cutler. Nigel Lumsdon is shown the yellow card! Henry Cutler runs off the knock.
15.40
Tommy Shaw sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
18.52
0-1Mervin Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, David Simonsen. David Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Del Batty. Del Batty powers a header at goal. Julian Deane easily smothers it.
32.52
Nigel Lumsdon sees space and advances. Nigel Lumsdon goes all the way! Nigel Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.43
Nigel Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen heads the ball goalwards. Marc Banks easily picks it out of the air!
36.37
Nigel Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marc Banks!
39.14
Mervin Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks the ball forward to David Simonsen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.47
Dale Jeffers surges forward with the ball. Dale Jeffers surges forward with the ball. Dale Jeffers passes the ball forward to Mehdi Petit. Mehdi Petit cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Marc Banks is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Watford kicking off!
48.11
Mick Green sees space and advances. Mick Green shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Marc Banks!
54.03
1-1Nigel Lumsdon catches Yori Nakajima on the ankles. Nigel Lumsdon is given a warning by the referee! Yori Nakajima grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.48
Glynn Bowyer makes a probing pass to Tommy Shaw. Tommy Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.31
Teddy Williamson clumsily knocks into Tommy Shaw. The referee calls over Teddy Williamson and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.54
Glynn Bowyer passes the ball forward to Nigel Lumsdon. Nigel Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Sherwood. Emile Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen heads the ball goalwards. Marc Banks easily picks it out of the air!
71.07
Andy Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Cooper. Mervin Cooper knocks the ball forward to David Simonsen. David Simonsen plays a perfect one-two with Joao Castro and rushes in on goal... David Simonsen rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.17
Nigel Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Sherwood but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.58
Mick Green comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Cooper. Mick Green is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Cooper carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.02
Leon Goldberg passes the ball forward to Mervin Cooper. Mervin Cooper brings the ball forward. Mervin Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.02
Dale Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Green. Mick Green knocks the ball forward to Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen plays a perfect one-two with Emile Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Arthur Mortensen rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.44
Henry Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Simonsen. David Simonsen plays a perfect one-two with Joao Castro and rushes in on goal... David Simonsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.37
Yori Nakajima kicks a strong pass forward to Del Batty. Del Batty plays a perfect one-two with David Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Del Batty shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
89.48
Mick Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
25.3%
47%
27.7%
Scorers